P36.19

Billable

Sepsis of newborn due to other streptococci

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 2 — Septicemia, Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/Shock

0.455

V24HCC 2 — Septicemia, Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/Shock

0.455

ESRDHCC 2 — Septicemia, Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/Shock

0.000

What This Code Means

A serious blood infection in a newborn caused by a specific type of streptococcal bacteria other than Group B Streptococcus.

Coding Tips

•Use this code when the streptococcal organism is identified but is not Group B Strep; documentation should specify the organism type
•Verify the organism identification in culture results and ensure it is documented in the medical record

Clinical Significance

Sepsis due to other streptococci in newborns represents serious bloodstream infection caused by specific streptococcal species other than Group B Streptococcus. These infections require targeted antibiotic therapy based on sensitivity patterns and carry significant risk for complications including meningitis, endocarditis, and long-term sequelae affecting neurodevelopment.

Documentation Requirements

✓Identification of specific streptococcal species (not Group B)
✓Positive blood or other sterile site cultures
✓Clinical manifestations of sepsis
✓Antibiotic sensitivities if available
✓Gestational age and birth weight
✓Source of infection if identified
✓Treatment response and clinical course
✓Associated complications

Commonly Confused Codes

P36.0 — Group B streptococcal sepsis, most common type P36.10 — Unspecified streptococcal sepsis when type unknown P36.8 — Other bacterial sepsis, non-streptococcal A40.8 — Other streptococcal sepsis in older patients

Code Hierarchy

└P36Bacterial sepsis of newborn └P36.1Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci └P36.19Sepsis of newborn due to other streptococci

└P36.19Sepsis of newborn due to other streptococci